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. >> reporter: ships two tons of supplies those on the front lines in afghanistan. >> most of our service members aren't supplied and that's where they fill that order in bulk. >> wasn't always like this where you could proudly wear a uniform and not have to face the things my father had to face and it's just great to see the american people supporting their service members. >> reporter: before the game the a's players were wearing army patrol caps. >> troops all over the world and we are fortunate to be out here playing baseball. special day for all of us. >> reporter: he through out the first pitch. he saved the lives of his platoon in march. >> reporter: many fans say people need to honor the troops past and present and not just on memorial day. ktvu channel 2 news. >>> a san jose state professor is speaking out tonight after surviving an attack in afghanistan. she spoke today. today after classes taliban insurgents launched two deadly attacks. after a vehicle came to the school. >> came up, found us and said let's go. let's go. and we grabbed everything we had and ran into the car and
. >> reporter: ships two tons of supplies those on the front lines in afghanistan. >> most of our service members aren't supplied and that's where they fill that order in bulk. >> wasn't always like this where you could proudly wear a uniform and not have to face the things my father had to face and it's just great to see the american people supporting their service members. >> reporter: before the game the a's players were wearing army patrol caps. >> troops all...
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commander is making some dire predictions about the war in afghanistan. general david patraeus says combat will likely increase during the spring as taliban terrorists try to return to the areas recently cleared by international forces. over the past few months nato has gained control of several taliban safe havens, but patraeus says enemy forces will likely fight back. >>> this morning california governor jerry brown will hold his first news conference since taking office. he's maintaining his reputation as a man of mystery. last night the governor refused to reveal what he's going to discuss. brown told state capitol reporters "if i tell you, i'll have to cancel the press conference." it's a good bet that the governor will update his plan to tackle california's huge budget crisis. >>> in the east bay city of hercules, organizers of a recall drive against two city leaders say they have enough signatures to put the measure on the june ballot. at last night's city council meeting recall supporters presented the receipt showing they have nearly 6,000 signat
commander is making some dire predictions about the war in afghanistan. general david patraeus says combat will likely increase during the spring as taliban terrorists try to return to the areas recently cleared by international forces. over the past few months nato has gained control of several taliban safe havens, but patraeus says enemy forces will likely fight back. >>> this morning california governor jerry brown will hold his first news conference since taking office. he's...
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. >>> secretary of state hillary clinton is on that unannounced visit to afghanistan. it's important that you states afghanistan and pakistan cooperate against insurgence. she demanded they step it up within their borders and pakistan has to be part of the solution to the neighboring afghanistan. secretary of state clinton will head for talks with leaders there. >>> they have had more than three dozen earthquakes in the last 24 hours, the strongest 4.5 magnitude yesterday afternoon. other quakes registered between 3.7 and 1.6. there are no reports much major injuries or damage. more quakes are likely in the next few days. >>> they are asking for sensors and in mexico it caused major damage to ill central this side of the border. they delayed equipment from knowing the worst hit areas for hours. the new equipment will be compatible. >>> california's prison realignment program is recreating jobs in san francisco. nonviolent criminals are being placed in cities all over the state to try to east crowding. they received almost six million dollars. the funding will pay for 3
. >>> secretary of state hillary clinton is on that unannounced visit to afghanistan. it's important that you states afghanistan and pakistan cooperate against insurgence. she demanded they step it up within their borders and pakistan has to be part of the solution to the neighboring afghanistan. secretary of state clinton will head for talks with leaders there. >>> they have had more than three dozen earthquakes in the last 24 hours, the strongest 4.5 magnitude yesterday...
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troops from afghanistan. at 5:45 we'll hear from members of congress who want the troops out even faster than the president's plan and those who worry about the impact of the withdrawal on the military's mission. >>> time now 5:37. a marine reservist has been connected to the shootings at several military buildings in the washington d.c. area last year. he was arrested last friday after he was spotted in arlington national cemetery in the early morning hours when the cemetery was closed. he was carrying a backpack that reportedly was full of explosives. that turned out to be not true. but police found evidence tieing him to shots fired last year at military buildings in northern virginia. marine recruiting center, marine museum and pentagon. no one was hurt in all the gunfire. the f.b.i. suspected the shooter had some kind of gripe against the marine corps. >>> in just about two hours a group of locked out workers will protest at pleasanton's castle wood country club. this will be the same time the club hosts
troops from afghanistan. at 5:45 we'll hear from members of congress who want the troops out even faster than the president's plan and those who worry about the impact of the withdrawal on the military's mission. >>> time now 5:37. a marine reservist has been connected to the shootings at several military buildings in the washington d.c. area last year. he was arrested last friday after he was spotted in arlington national cemetery in the early morning hours when the cemetery was...
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troops are currently in afghanistan. in a hearing on capitol hill yesterday some senators argue that it's time for american forces to come home. but the white house says the u.s. troop withdrawal will proceed as scheduled beginning in july. >>> here in the bay area at travis air force base increasing its security follow the killing of osama bin laden. the most noticeable change will be at the front gate. guards are doing a more thorough check of people entering the base. they're also increasing random vehicle searches. >>> now some of bin laden's death has triggered concern across the country. coming up at 4:45 the types of calls police say have increased since that killing was announced. >>> this morning san mateo police are looking for three dangerous men posing as construction or utility workers. investigators say they are responsible for a violent home invasion right near the hillsdale shopping center monday afternoon. police say they forced their way into an older woman's home, beat her up then ran off with her jewe
troops are currently in afghanistan. in a hearing on capitol hill yesterday some senators argue that it's time for american forces to come home. but the white house says the u.s. troop withdrawal will proceed as scheduled beginning in july. >>> here in the bay area at travis air force base increasing its security follow the killing of osama bin laden. the most noticeable change will be at the front gate. guards are doing a more thorough check of people entering the base. they're also...
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. >>> overnight we learned about the death of two more nato service members in afghanistan. u.s. military officials say they died in separate attacks yesterday. one was a french soldier. five american soldiers were killed yesterday. >>> we are now getting a look at the wreckage of that helicopter that crashed in afghanistan on sat killing 30 americans. among the dead are four california service members. they are derrick benson. andrew harvell of long beach. louis langlais and jesse pittman. >>> more people are riding public transit in the bay area. ridership was than -- bart saw an inest in wright%. of the -- only ac transit reported a small drop drop. >>> it's certainly gotten me to walk a little bit more or consolidate driving trips. >> you know gas prices are down; right? >> they are down. >> it's not cheap but you know maybe the habits will stay. or maybe now that prices are down we will see people going back to their cars. we'll see what pap. right now bay area traffic seems to be doing just fine. 880 is looking good. if you are driving on the san mateo or dumbarton bridge o
. >>> overnight we learned about the death of two more nato service members in afghanistan. u.s. military officials say they died in separate attacks yesterday. one was a french soldier. five american soldiers were killed yesterday. >>> we are now getting a look at the wreckage of that helicopter that crashed in afghanistan on sat killing 30 americans. among the dead are four california service members. they are derrick benson. andrew harvell of long beach. louis langlais and...
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and help afghanistan rebuild. retiring defense secretary robert gates urged a small withdrawal and explained the challenges in president obama about making the decisions. >> there are concerns of american people that are tired of a decade of war. he has to take those decisions into consideration. >> reporter: reporting live from washington, d.c. alison burns ktvu channel 2 new. >> the president will outline his plan at 5:00 p.m. tonight. we will bring that speech to ewe live during ktvu channel 2 news at 5:00. it will also stream live on ktvu.com. >>> at least 40 al qaeda inmates escaped from a prison in yemen today. they have given al qaeda the courage to challenge authorities in the southern part of the country. in a carefully planned escape they attacked their guards and seized their weapons just as bans of heavily armed militants. >>> time now hundreds of young people wearing photographics riots in for the second night in a row. that's what was happening. groups of catholics throwing gas bottlings and gas bomb
and help afghanistan rebuild. retiring defense secretary robert gates urged a small withdrawal and explained the challenges in president obama about making the decisions. >> there are concerns of american people that are tired of a decade of war. he has to take those decisions into consideration. >> reporter: reporting live from washington, d.c. alison burns ktvu channel 2 new. >> the president will outline his plan at 5:00 p.m. tonight. we will bring that speech to ewe live...
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. >> any attack in afghanistan kills 5 italian soldiers when a car packed with explosives was detonated early today. >> plus u.s. troops take time out to honor fallen comrades this memorial day. >> another chapter in the history of nasa is closed as the space shuttle endeavour heads for home. >> if you are driving around the bay so far so good but there are some things you will want to watch out for on this memorial day. we will tell you what they are. >>> good morning. low clouds and fog and a few high clouds, temperatures 50s, 60s and 70s, partly sunny skies but another breezy day as well. >> welcome back, good morning to you, here is a quick look at some of the top stories we are following for you right now at 5:45. >>> police are searching for the gunman responsible for a triple shooting that left two people dead and another in critical condition. it happened last night on 88th avenue during a barbecue and a sideshow. the investigation continues. >>> california highway patrol looking for the person responsible for two hit-and-run accidents late last night. they say one car was drivi
. >> any attack in afghanistan kills 5 italian soldiers when a car packed with explosives was detonated early today. >> plus u.s. troops take time out to honor fallen comrades this memorial day. >> another chapter in the history of nasa is closed as the space shuttle endeavour heads for home. >> if you are driving around the bay so far so good but there are some things you will want to watch out for on this memorial day. we will tell you what they are. >>> good...
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he spawn was the first american killed in the war in afghanistan. happened exactly 10 years ago today. soldiers said he averaged about 12 jumps per hour. >> fred inglis in here tonight. it's unusual to see a friday night game for cal football. >> it was worth for them, because cal and arizona state both are already bowl eligible. but winning this regular season finale was about earning an invitation to a bowl game that has a little bit more pizazz. sun devil fans not too happy tonight. they've lost nine straight games. and bocelli braces in. rushed for 133 yards tonight. mannered zooms in for a 17- yarder. but arizona state comes back and just before halftime brock hoswiller throws to cole. that's cole's first td of the year. >>> but cal quarterback zack mannered improves every year. cj anderson takes it to the limit. they forced four turnovers. bear, dj campbell nails off whiler. cal wins 47-38. now they wait for bowl bids to come their way. >>> top ranked lsu in the whitjersey got a wake wake up call. matthew takes the punt. somebody stop matthew.
he spawn was the first american killed in the war in afghanistan. happened exactly 10 years ago today. soldiers said he averaged about 12 jumps per hour. >> fred inglis in here tonight. it's unusual to see a friday night game for cal football. >> it was worth for them, because cal and arizona state both are already bowl eligible. but winning this regular season finale was about earning an invitation to a bowl game that has a little bit more pizazz. sun devil fans not too happy...
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but 72 americans approve of the president's strategy in afghanistan. reporting live from washington, d.c., alison burns, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> well, dianne feinstein joining other senators. they are gonna release a video that they appear in. it's called the "it gets better" video and the senators say they are working hard to fulfill the promise of equality for all. now, president obama and michelle obama have always taken part in this campaign. ♪ she was an american girl ♪ >> recognize the voice of tom petty? that's his hit song?" american girl." well, michele bachmann has been playing that song during her campaign stops. tom petty is not abused. . he reportedly sent a cease and desist letter. he did the same thing when president bush played another one of his songs "i don't back down." he allowed hillary clinton to play that song during her campaign in 2008. >>> authorities raided nb collective jade afternoon. investigators say the businesses are links to the -- linked to the newark collective and all sold marijuana. $30,000 was seized during t
but 72 americans approve of the president's strategy in afghanistan. reporting live from washington, d.c., alison burns, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> well, dianne feinstein joining other senators. they are gonna release a video that they appear in. it's called the "it gets better" video and the senators say they are working hard to fulfill the promise of equality for all. now, president obama and michelle obama have always taken part in this campaign. ♪ she was an american girl...
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from the war in afghanistan to immigration. carroll han is in our newsroom this morning. >> reporter: pam, the sparks flew at the 11th republican debate of the primary season. where the eight candidates highlighted their differences on national security and foreign policy. they supported the controversial patriot act which made it easier for authorities to tap phones and track internet traffic. rick santorum went further scene said he would support racial profiling of radical muslims to prevent terror attacks. the biggest was newt gingrich said he does not mean millions of illegal immigrants that have been here for years should be deported. >> the party that says it's the party of the family is going to adopt an immigration policy. >> reporter: it's an immigration stance that could alienate conservatives. today we could see backlash. we are waiting to see if there will be fallout from senator santorum's comment about racial profiling. >>> there is a movement in congress to kill federal funding for california's high speed rail p
from the war in afghanistan to immigration. carroll han is in our newsroom this morning. >> reporter: pam, the sparks flew at the 11th republican debate of the primary season. where the eight candidates highlighted their differences on national security and foreign policy. they supported the controversial patriot act which made it easier for authorities to tap phones and track internet traffic. rick santorum went further scene said he would support racial profiling of radical muslims to...
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troops from afghanistan. coming up at 6:45 we will hear from members of congress who want the troops out even faster than the president's plan and from those who worry that withdrawing any troops could negatively impact the military mission there. >>> time now 6:37. a marine reservist has been connected to the shootings of several military buildings in the nation's capitol last year. he was arrested last friday. he was spotted in arlington national cemetery in the early mornings hours when the cemetery was closed. and he had a backpack he said was full of explosives. that turned out to be not true. but police found evidence tieing him to shots fired last year at military buildings in northern virginia. a marine recruiting center, marine corp museum and the pentagon itself. no one was hurt in the gunfire. the f.b.i. said they suspected the shooter had some kind of gripe against the marines. >>> the department of veteran affairs is now looking into the death of an iraq war veteran from modesto. now the agency o
troops from afghanistan. coming up at 6:45 we will hear from members of congress who want the troops out even faster than the president's plan and from those who worry that withdrawing any troops could negatively impact the military mission there. >>> time now 6:37. a marine reservist has been connected to the shootings of several military buildings in the nation's capitol last year. he was arrested last friday. he was spotted in arlington national cemetery in the early mornings hours...
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afghanistan and pakistan to cooperate against the insurgence. they called to get rid of the terrorists within its borders. they will head to pakistan and talk with pakistanty leaders. >>> they are now leading the essential elaborate manhunt for a security guard, he is wanted for a violent attack on his fellow guards. kraig debro has been talking with investigators this morning, craig? >> reporter: good morning, we are at the apartment complex right now. from where we are we cannot see the complex but you see the building, the suspect worked for a company and police in richmond and in concord are looking for 50-year-old duran long. he is accused of shooting two co-workers at the crescent park apartment complex. they say long is armed and dangerous and they are confirming he is also wanted there for something that may have happened in concord. an argument happened here. >> he got into some altercation with his supervisor and he rereceived a rifle and shotgun and began shooting at his supervisor. he is in critical condition at this time. >> police
afghanistan and pakistan to cooperate against the insurgence. they called to get rid of the terrorists within its borders. they will head to pakistan and talk with pakistanty leaders. >>> they are now leading the essential elaborate manhunt for a security guard, he is wanted for a violent attack on his fellow guards. kraig debro has been talking with investigators this morning, craig? >> reporter: good morning, we are at the apartment complex right now. from where we are we...
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and remembering the soldiers killed in this weekend helicopter crash in afghanistan. >>> a decision that could be handed down in the coming hours. >>> complete bay area news coverage. starts right now. this is ktvu mornings on 2. >>> good morning and to mornings on 2. >>> a bit of a chilly start in parts of the bay area. paulson making an appearance to fill you in to forecast. >> we have a big fog bank and local drizzle s look for the coast to be in the 50s and 60s and inland, cool morning, 50s and sunny and breezy and temperatures will be in the 50s and 60s by the coast and beaches and then a few upper 70s and low to mid-80s. let's get to the news inland. >>> a call for help to the police and when they responded they found a man dead in the park. >> well 21st and santa clara streets are where we are now, there's still an active scene out here as the investigation continue of the fatal stabbing. the area that you are looking at, beyond the patrol cars, where you see orange crime scene tape. that is part of san jose high school. the victim was found somewhere on the grounds next to the fo
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patriot act which made it easier for authorities to tap phones to the pace of the troop draw down in afghanistan. santorum broke out from the pack saying muslims should be targeted for additional screenings at airports. >> those are the folks that are the radial muslims that are committing these crimes by in large such as younger males. these are things not exclusively but these are things you profile to find your most likely candidate. >> reporter: ron paul challenge santorum where profiling helped catch anyone? the biggest one game from newt gingrich said he does not believe millions of illegal americans that have been -- illegal aliens that have been here for years should be deported. live in washington carol han. >>> the rescue boat captain that helped pull natalee wood's body from the water 30 years ago said she could have been saved. she was reported missing at 5:11:00 a.m.. that was four hours after she was discovered missing from a yacht off catalina island by her husband. the captain says he believes she was probably alive for hours in the water before being carried out to sea. an inves
patriot act which made it easier for authorities to tap phones to the pace of the troop draw down in afghanistan. santorum broke out from the pack saying muslims should be targeted for additional screenings at airports. >> those are the folks that are the radial muslims that are committing these crimes by in large such as younger males. these are things not exclusively but these are things you profile to find your most likely candidate. >> reporter: ron paul challenge santorum where...
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. >>> the war in afghanistan began almost 10 years ago, the ominous sign indicating that the fighting is far from over. reporter: good morning. if you're driving approaching the bay bridge, and there's the macarthur, you can see traffic is still doing pretty well. we'll tell you more about the morning commute and have the bay weather for you. @ . >>> good morning to you, welcome back. the month of awlg hasn't ended yet, but it's already the deadliest month for troops -- american troops in afghanistan in almost 10 years of fighting. 66 u.s. servicemen have died so far this month. that tops 65 killed in july of last year. this month's death toll soared when insurgents shot down a chopper carrying 30 americans, most of them the elite navy seals. 299 americans have died in afghanistan this year. >>> libyan rebels claim they have killed one of moammar gadhafi's sons. they're saying kamis gadhafi died in a gun battle sunday night. it's not the first time the rebels claim they've killed him. one time they said he died on the battlefront but later admitted they lied. they wanted to shake the
. >>> the war in afghanistan began almost 10 years ago, the ominous sign indicating that the fighting is far from over. reporter: good morning. if you're driving approaching the bay bridge, and there's the macarthur, you can see traffic is still doing pretty well. we'll tell you more about the morning commute and have the bay weather for you. @ . >>> good morning to you, welcome back. the month of awlg hasn't ended yet, but it's already the deadliest month for troops --...
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troops are currently in afghanistan. and in a hearing on capitol hill yesterday some senators argued that it's time for american forces to come home. but the white house says the u.s. troop withdrawal will proceed as scheduled beginning in july. >>> back here in the bay area fairfield's travis air force base is increasing security following the death of osama bin laden. the most noticeable change will be at the front gate. guards are doing a more thorough check of people entering the base. they're also increasing random vehicle searches. >>> time now 5:36. well, preliminary results of a special election are in now. and it appears some bay area school districts will get help from property owners. in santa clara county voters approved parcel tax measures for four school districts. two measures in alameda county failed to get two-thirds of the vote needed. in contra costa county one of two parcel tax proposals passed. san mateo county voters approved two of three measures. san mateo union high school board member dave pine
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is in involved in talks with members of the taliban as part of the effort to end the role in afghanistan. >> the question is when and if they will be ready to talk seriously about meeting the red lines. including totally disevalling al qaeda. >> over the weekend afghan president karzai announced the talks. >>> time is 5:08. top homeland security officials will be in san francisco today. they will focus on ways to make the nation safer. the conference begins at 8:15 this morning. fema and the bay area security initiative will be cohosting the conference. several local officials will be there. this conference is not open to the public. >>> let's check in on the monday morning traffic with sal. how does it look? >> it looks pretty good pam and dave. good morning, to you. traffic is doing very well on the east shore freeway. if you want to drive to work in a time when there is not a lot of slow traffic. this next hour is pretty good. watch us for a bit. grab your cup of joe to go. you can come up to the bay bridge toll plaza. the morning commute looks good. getting up to highway 17 as we get
is in involved in talks with members of the taliban as part of the effort to end the role in afghanistan. >> the question is when and if they will be ready to talk seriously about meeting the red lines. including totally disevalling al qaeda. >> over the weekend afghan president karzai announced the talks. >>> time is 5:08. top homeland security officials will be in san francisco today. they will focus on ways to make the nation safer. the conference begins at 8:15 this...
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what afghanistan's leaders are saying this morning and how that attack is effecting security here in the states. >>> good morning. traffic is marin county looks better than it did yesterday. it's dry. we'll tell you more about the places where traffic is now getting busier. >>> good morning to you. welcome back. here's a quick look at some of the top stories we're following right now at 6:44. police in fairfield say the owner of a minimart died after a violent robbery that happened last night here at the travis dairy. investigators say the victim managed to call the police and describe his attackers before he died. >>> just hours ago the coast guard rescued three men. they fell out of their crab boat in the ocean waters near san francisco's cliff house. the rescue teams took three boaters to the coast guard station in sausalito. one of them you see him here had to be treated for hypothermia. >>> and president obama holds a white house news conference this morning at 8:30. he's expected to talk about those tense negotiations to raise the nation's debt limit and also reduce the federal
what afghanistan's leaders are saying this morning and how that attack is effecting security here in the states. >>> good morning. traffic is marin county looks better than it did yesterday. it's dry. we'll tell you more about the places where traffic is now getting busier. >>> good morning to you. welcome back. here's a quick look at some of the top stories we're following right now at 6:44. police in fairfield say the owner of a minimart died after a violent robbery that...
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president, i seriously disagree with you about afghanistan. bring that money home. >> reporter: and as for that five year freeze on nonsecurity spending, republicans here on capitol hill say they want many more cuts. reporting live from washington d.c., allison burns, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> and our channel 2 website at ktvu.com you will also find extended clips of the president's address as well as the full text. just look for the u.s. and world news tab. >>> well, during his state of the union address, the president called attention to arizona congresswoman gabrielle giffords' empty seat in the chamber. and many members of congress wore black and white ribbons to honor the tucson shooting victims. >>> giffords' husband, astronaut mark kelly, was invited to the state of the union speech but instead he watched it in the hospital at his wife's side. this morning giffords is being transferred to a new rehabilitation center. her condition has been upgraded from serious to good. >>> time now 6:17. a ban on beards has now drawn civil rights groups
president, i seriously disagree with you about afghanistan. bring that money home. >> reporter: and as for that five year freeze on nonsecurity spending, republicans here on capitol hill say they want many more cuts. reporting live from washington d.c., allison burns, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> and our channel 2 website at ktvu.com you will also find extended clips of the president's address as well as the full text. just look for the u.s. and world news tab. >>> well,...
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has escalated its campaign of unmanned drone strikes in the border region between pakistan and afghanistan where al qaeda's leaders are believed to be hiding. >>> today homeland security secretary will announce the end of the color coded terror alert system in the u.s. the five step color codes ranging from green to red will be fazed out by the end of april. a homeland security task force has found that the color coded system has lost its effectiveness. a new system will be put in place that will notify specific audiences about specific threats. >>> time now 5:17. there's a new poll that shows california voters seem to support governor jerry brown's call for a special election to extend the temporary tax hikes to help balance the budget. here's what the new poll from the public policy institute of california found. 54% of likely voters favor the governor's call for a special election to extend the tax increases, to provide revenue for schools, public safety and other services. 41% oppose extending the tax hikes. 5% said they just didn't know. >>> state senator yee of san francisco calling
has escalated its campaign of unmanned drone strikes in the border region between pakistan and afghanistan where al qaeda's leaders are believed to be hiding. >>> today homeland security secretary will announce the end of the color coded terror alert system in the u.s. the five step color codes ranging from green to red will be fazed out by the end of april. a homeland security task force has found that the color coded system has lost its effectiveness. a new system will be put in...
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the first one in afghanistan. clinton met with afghan president karzai this morning. she said it's important for the u.s., afghanistan and pakistan to cooperate against insurgents and she demanded the pakistan step up the fight against terrorists within its borders, saying pakistan must be part of the solution to the conflict in neighboring afghanistan. clinton has now just arrived in pakistan moments ago in fact for talks with pakistani leaders where it's expected she will repeat the tough counter- terror demands. >>> and the latest nato offensive in afghanistan has killed at least 115 insurgents in the past week. the ongoing operation focuses on the province known as the hotbed for foreign militant fighters. nato is stepping up efforts to secure the country, paving the way for afghan forces to fully take over. >>> seven american solar panel manufactures are suing the chinese solar victim they're accusing it of selling solar panels in the u.s. for less than it costs to make and ship them. the american companies say the chinese government gives manufacturers in china
the first one in afghanistan. clinton met with afghan president karzai this morning. she said it's important for the u.s., afghanistan and pakistan to cooperate against insurgents and she demanded the pakistan step up the fight against terrorists within its borders, saying pakistan must be part of the solution to the conflict in neighboring afghanistan. clinton has now just arrived in pakistan moments ago in fact for talks with pakistani leaders where it's expected she will repeat the tough...
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. >> now to the troop withdrawal in afghanistan. president obama is about to detail his plans to bring home 30,000 military men and women by september of next year. that would bring back all the extra forces he ordered to afghanistan in 2009 in an effort to turn around the war effort there. we will go live to the white house, president obama going to address the nation. we listen in, we will watch the speech in its intirty and have wrap up. we are waiting for president obama as he is walking up. we will be hearing more about troop withdrawal and we will listen in with you. >> good evening. nearly 10 years ago america suffered the worst attack on our shores since pearl harbor. this mass murder was planned by osama bin laden. and signaled a new threat to our security. one in which the targets were no longer soldiers on a battle field but innocent men, women and children going about their daily lives. in the days that followed our nation was united as we struck at al-qaeda. then our focus chitted. a second war was launched in iraq and.
. >> now to the troop withdrawal in afghanistan. president obama is about to detail his plans to bring home 30,000 military men and women by september of next year. that would bring back all the extra forces he ordered to afghanistan in 2009 in an effort to turn around the war effort there. we will go live to the white house, president obama going to address the nation. we listen in, we will watch the speech in its intirty and have wrap up. we are waiting for president obama as he is...
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by contrast, 66 service members died in afghanistan in august. the worst month ever for that war. a total of 4464 american troops have been killed in the iraqi conflict since it began. >>> our time now, 7:23. let's get you to where you need to go, sal. is it busy out there? >> it is, right now we have slow traffic, driving to the bay bridge. this is the incline section of the bridge. a backup on the toll plaza as well. also, a backup on the span. when you get to san francisco, you will see just a little bit of slow traffic here and there. driving into the city. also, southbound 101, kind of curious, we have a little bit of a slow down at the ups building. nothing major, but it is there. this morning's commute, on the altamont pass, patterson road at tesla, a two car crash. on the freeway, it does look okay. on 680 southbound, there is a major accident involving four vehicles. one of them is leaking fuel. the crash has been moved to the center divider. the traffic is backed up already for at least a mile and a half. 7:24, let's go to steve. >>> inland, mostly sunny, there is fog es
by contrast, 66 service members died in afghanistan in august. the worst month ever for that war. a total of 4464 american troops have been killed in the iraqi conflict since it began. >>> our time now, 7:23. let's get you to where you need to go, sal. is it busy out there? >> it is, right now we have slow traffic, driving to the bay bridge. this is the incline section of the bridge. a backup on the toll plaza as well. also, a backup on the span. when you get to san francisco,...
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before, including attacks on the military in afghanistan, shortly after the 2001 invasion there. the presumed replacement for bin laden was expected to be his deputy, i manual manual -- i man al wa czarry. it it's reported -- it's reported the drones flying over there before the compound, it's likely in response to the raid in which he was shot and killed. live in washington, scott macfarland, ktvu channel 2 news. >> thank you, scott. >>> one of the tap commanders of the taliban in pakistan is speaking out for the first time since the death of osama bin laden. he tells the associated press that they will carry out the mission in response to osama bin laden's death. the primary target of the taliban has been the pakistani government. the country claims pakistan has been a slave to the united states. >>> at least 11 people were killed during a protest today in afghanistan. 1500 demonstrators took to streets shouting "death to america" to protest an overnight nato raid. they say four civilians were killed. >>> and condy necessary publications will be the -- conde nest publiccations
before, including attacks on the military in afghanistan, shortly after the 2001 invasion there. the presumed replacement for bin laden was expected to be his deputy, i manual manual -- i man al wa czarry. it it's reported -- it's reported the drones flying over there before the compound, it's likely in response to the raid in which he was shot and killed. live in washington, scott macfarland, ktvu channel 2 news. >> thank you, scott. >>> one of the tap commanders of the taliban...
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he served in iraq in 2008 before being deployed in afghanistan. a family friend cannot believe he's gone. >> he was really nice, sweet, respectful person. he will really be missed. i'm to that start crying -- i'm gonna start crying again. >> the family will receive the bronze star and the purple heart, among other posthumous awards. >>> a woman was about to enter a wells fargo bank and that's when a man crossed the street, snatched her purse and ran away. police say two cars need the -- fled the scene at the time and were tracked down. but one passenger got pay way. he's 5'9" a thin build and was wearing a light shirt and light pants. >>> an 8-year-old san jose boy is being praised this morning as a hero after rescuing a 3- year-old girl. her grandmother was in the -- her grandfather was in the water with her. one minute she was seen on his shoulders, the next thing, they were both under the water. >> i'm kind of proud. my mom and dad are prod of me -- brought of me. >> after that, a woman helped rescue the 69-year-old grandfather. he's still in t
he served in iraq in 2008 before being deployed in afghanistan. a family friend cannot believe he's gone. >> he was really nice, sweet, respectful person. he will really be missed. i'm to that start crying -- i'm gonna start crying again. >> the family will receive the bronze star and the purple heart, among other posthumous awards. >>> a woman was about to enter a wells fargo bank and that's when a man crossed the street, snatched her purse and ran away. police say two...
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he just finished a tour in afghanistan last year. he says he owes a lot to his wife and kids who always found a way to get by. >> it's been a sacrifice for the family but you know i think it's made us stronger and closer in different ways. >> it meant that we had to come together as a unit since we had our father missing. >> reporter: the pentagon says that so far 1,686 american service members have died in afghanistan since operation enduring freedom began. 1,407 of them were killed in action. another 14,442 have been wounded. currently there are about 100,000 american troops deployed in afghanistan. >>> a new state law raises the age limit for children to ride in a car without a safety seat. starting january 4th, children must be in a booster seat. supporters say boosters can increase the safety of a life by 50%. >> a second offense is going to be over $1,000. >> the only exception is if the child is tall enough 4'9" or taller to fit the seat belt properly without a booster. >>> other car seat laws, babies must ride in a rear facin
he just finished a tour in afghanistan last year. he says he owes a lot to his wife and kids who always found a way to get by. >> it's been a sacrifice for the family but you know i think it's made us stronger and closer in different ways. >> it meant that we had to come together as a unit since we had our father missing. >> reporter: the pentagon says that so far 1,686 american service members have died in afghanistan since operation enduring freedom began. 1,407 of them were...
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he 4 on calmed the most powerful man in -- called the most powerful man in southern afghanistan. >>> later today, president obama will once again sit down with leaders trying to reach a dealing on the debt ceiling. >>> and washington's -- and b.a.r.t.'s committee will meet about the shooting last week. that shooting triggered this protest. >>> pg&e has filed a new legal claim that outlines the defense for the san bruno explosion. allie rasmus just spoke with an attorney for the victims of the explosion about what surprised him most about pg&e's claim. ailfully. >> reporter: well, we are in the -- in the area where the pipeline exploded. if you look around. there's a lot of construction activity. you can hear saws and hammers. meanwhile, some of the residents ares affected by the explosion have been suing pg&e for what happened that day. >> now we are looking at how -- at how pg&e plans to defend it of s -- plans to defend itself. he says there are more than 30 defenses outlined in a document followed by pg&e about a week ago. he and some people of san bruno are particularly upset abo
he 4 on calmed the most powerful man in -- called the most powerful man in southern afghanistan. >>> later today, president obama will once again sit down with leaders trying to reach a dealing on the debt ceiling. >>> and washington's -- and b.a.r.t.'s committee will meet about the shooting last week. that shooting triggered this protest. >>> pg&e has filed a new legal claim that outlines the defense for the san bruno explosion. allie rasmus just spoke with an...
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this was diane on her latest educational mission in afghanistan. she had a front row seat to the fighting even as she was preparing to leave. >> walking to the airport terminal, i could hear a gun fight right there. i could hear grenades. >> reporter: she made an early exit after co-ordinated suicide bombings in the city of harad at the end of last month. the former channel 2 reporter was there as part of a $1.2 million grant to help fellow journalism professors at the university. >> they need freedom of speech more than almost any other country. >> reporter: but it also gave her a unique perspective on the president's plan to begin pulling troops out of afghanistan. >> humanitarian aid, programs to help rebuild the country, for sure it's going to put the people who are helping in danger because there is not going to be the security. everyone over there, all of the afghans have said to me, please tell people you know in the united states not to leave. because we need their help. but what's the united states supposed to do? >> reporter: now she hers
this was diane on her latest educational mission in afghanistan. she had a front row seat to the fighting even as she was preparing to leave. >> walking to the airport terminal, i could hear a gun fight right there. i could hear grenades. >> reporter: she made an early exit after co-ordinated suicide bombings in the city of harad at the end of last month. the former channel 2 reporter was there as part of a $1.2 million grant to help fellow journalism professors at the university....
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their marine is home after spending seven months in afghanistan. he was given a motorcycle escort home from the airport and received cheers from family and friends as well as a big kiss from his high school sweetheart. walters says this is a very emotional time for him and the people he loves. >> it was one of greatest feelings, just being home. i'm just glad to be home. >> it means so much to me now, so proud of him and the country and what -- just proud! overwhelmed right now. >> the family says the timing of his return will make this a very special holiday weekend. >>> the royal newlyweds william and kate continue their tour of canada today. later this afternoon the couple is going to depart from montreal and tour a children's hospital. on friday they will make their way to southern california. they're going to be greeted at the los angeles airport by governor brown and his wife ann. the governor's office says he plans it talk about the strengths of the uk relationship with california. >>> several bay area mew seems will be free today but there
their marine is home after spending seven months in afghanistan. he was given a motorcycle escort home from the airport and received cheers from family and friends as well as a big kiss from his high school sweetheart. walters says this is a very emotional time for him and the people he loves. >> it was one of greatest feelings, just being home. i'm just glad to be home. >> it means so much to me now, so proud of him and the country and what -- just proud! overwhelmed right now....
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the report from the marines says meyer ignored orders and rushed into enemy fire in afghanistan. rescuing 36 u.s. and afghan troops. however, the washington post conducted its own investigation and claims although meyer is deserving of the medal, most of the story behind his actions are not true. >>> in idaho, seven rescued miners are recovering this morning following what is called a rock burst. this happened last night in the lucky friday mine. one miner was taken to the hospital, six others were treated and sent home. federal safety officials are investigating what happened. two miners died at the mine earlier this year in separate incidents. >>> an india more than 100 people are dead and dozens more are ill after drinking a tainted batch of bootleg liquor. people in an eastern village began getting sick from the illegal concoctions on tuesday. police say the liquor was laced with toxic methanol. the booze was sold for about 20 cents for each half liter to pour villagers and day laborers. seven suspected bootleggers have been arrested. >>> one of the world's smallest babies is
the report from the marines says meyer ignored orders and rushed into enemy fire in afghanistan. rescuing 36 u.s. and afghan troops. however, the washington post conducted its own investigation and claims although meyer is deserving of the medal, most of the story behind his actions are not true. >>> in idaho, seven rescued miners are recovering this morning following what is called a rock burst. this happened last night in the lucky friday mine. one miner was taken to the hospital,...
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in 2009, the marine ignored orders and went into enemy fire in afghanistan to save 36 american and afghanistan troops and recoverd the the bodies of others. did not speak to reporters yesterday, but he went on line. the four service men had their own ceremony yesterday from the bodies he recoverd. that was at his request. one father spoke about a conversations he had with the medal of honor recipient. >> he said he let them down, but i told him he brought james back to let us bury him with the honor he deserved. >>> the new changes in the nfl and what is the proposal for all stadiums. partly because of this innocent at candlestick park. >> i did not want to watch it, but i could not look away. >> watching the tape of a rescue. what is being said to the good samaritan that saved a life. . >>> a man has spoken out after being hit by a car when he was riding his motor cycle. a group of people lifted up a burning car. >> i am forever in debt. i cannot say thank you enough and i hope that they know how much they mep to me. >> wright is expected to make a full recovery and plans to ride the bike aga
in 2009, the marine ignored orders and went into enemy fire in afghanistan to save 36 american and afghanistan troops and recoverd the the bodies of others. did not speak to reporters yesterday, but he went on line. the four service men had their own ceremony yesterday from the bodies he recoverd. that was at his request. one father spoke about a conversations he had with the medal of honor recipient. >> he said he let them down, but i told him he brought james back to let us bury him...
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forces in afghanistan. president obama announced the surge of 30,000 additional troops in 2009 and tonight he offered a time line to withdrawal with a target of ending the mission by the end of 2014. you can watch more of the president address on www.ktvu.com. look for the video feed on our home feed. >>> for the troops returning home their toughest batself ahead. john fowler is live with new research on how the mental impact of war is turning into a physical one. john. >> reporter: some of them may be getting treatment here for drug addiction, for early alzheimer's disease, even heart disease. all linked to posttraumatic stress. >> reporter: you can find many veterans on the street, for them the war isn't over. it's a new battle with invisible injuries. >> i lost two of my best buddies over there. >> reporter: he is just getting out of the army after tours in iraq and afghanistan. >> i feel like people don't understand. you know? and -- >> perezners of their war injuries. if they were held by al-qaeda we w
forces in afghanistan. president obama announced the surge of 30,000 additional troops in 2009 and tonight he offered a time line to withdrawal with a target of ending the mission by the end of 2014. you can watch more of the president address on www.ktvu.com. look for the video feed on our home feed. >>> for the troops returning home their toughest batself ahead. john fowler is live with new research on how the mental impact of war is turning into a physical one. john. >>...
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troops still in afghanistan. is ktvu.com has posted president obama's address from last night in its entirety on the front page. >>> a marine reservist has been linked to shootings last year. he was arrested last friday after spotted in arlington national cemetery in the early- morning hours when the cemetery was closed. he was carrying a backpack he said was full of explosives. that turned out not to be true. but police found evidence tying him to shots fired last year at military buildings in northern virginia. a marine recruiting system, the pentagon. the fbi suspected the shooter had some sort of gripe against the marines. >>> all four suspects in the corruption case were in court facing a long list of charges. ktvu's jade hernandez was also there to tell us what happened when they appeared before a judge. >> reporter: the four defendants pleaded not guilty to the more than three dozen felony charges. now a federal grand jury is involved. the former head of the central contra costa's enforcement team, norman
troops still in afghanistan. is ktvu.com has posted president obama's address from last night in its entirety on the front page. >>> a marine reservist has been linked to shootings last year. he was arrested last friday after spotted in arlington national cemetery in the early- morning hours when the cemetery was closed. he was carrying a backpack he said was full of explosives. that turned out not to be true. but police found evidence tying him to shots fired last year at military...
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. >> we are learning more about the deadly convoy attack in afghanistan this weekend. a thick bloom can be seen in kabul after a taliban suicide bomber loaded with explosives into a nato bus. >> 30 people died including 12 americans. top naught toe and afghan officials were meeting elsewhere in kabul to discuss the shifting of responsibilities for the afghan forces. >> it is the waste of human life. it is an attack that not only hurt us and also innocent civilian by standers. >> ahmed karzai did not acknowledge the loss of american lives: >>> in turkey, a powerful earthquake hilled hundreds of people. it hit the eastern province where they spent the night in emergency tents. 7.2 quake killed more than a hundred people. turkish officials said they are transferring from search and rescue to recovering. >>> gad gaffefy's son is on the run following the death of his father earlier this month. he is facing indictment for murder and torture in libya. now the international criminal court said it is holding talks with intermediate and see if gadhafi will turn himself in. he is
. >> we are learning more about the deadly convoy attack in afghanistan this weekend. a thick bloom can be seen in kabul after a taliban suicide bomber loaded with explosives into a nato bus. >> 30 people died including 12 americans. top naught toe and afghan officials were meeting elsewhere in kabul to discuss the shifting of responsibilities for the afghan forces. >> it is the waste of human life. it is an attack that not only hurt us and also innocent civilian by standers....
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combat forces out of afghanistan. it was passed at the dnc meeting this weekend unanimously and also the resolution said we -- it's finally time to end this policy of an open-ended war in afghanistan and put the resources as it relates to prioritizing job creation in our own country. >> all right. >> that reflects the majority of the american people sentiment when you look at the gallop poll it shows 72% of americans favor us getting out of afghanistan and so the party is now on record where the majority of the american people. >> representative barbara lee, thanks for joining us from washington, d.c., we are out of time bewe do appreciate your thoughts. we know you have a busy workweek ahead of you. >> thank you very much. >>> stay with us. second hour of mornings on two is straight ahead. 0!ockÑ?çóxo?Ñ=çñÑñçvxqx?ñññ?óioy >>> the search for a missing san francisco man continues today and with another morning of chilly weather ahead, concerns about his safety are growing. >>> and a deadly morning on the r
combat forces out of afghanistan. it was passed at the dnc meeting this weekend unanimously and also the resolution said we -- it's finally time to end this policy of an open-ended war in afghanistan and put the resources as it relates to prioritizing job creation in our own country. >> all right. >> that reflects the majority of the american people sentiment when you look at the gallop poll it shows 72% of americans favor us getting out of afghanistan and so the party is now on...
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ktvu's david stevenson tells us what she is saying about our troops in afghanistan and when they should be brought home. >> reporter: senator barbara boxer today told a san francisco audience the 10-year- old war in afghanistan has killed more than 1,600 u.s. troops and wounded thousands of others. >> this is the longest war in history. it's time to bring it to an end. >> reporter: boxer said intelligence reports estimate as few as 50 al-qaeda members remain in afghanistan and that the time is right for the president to bring home at least 30,000 of the 100,000 u.s. troops there by year's end. >> we have a huge debt and deficit to deal with. ending the war in iraq and afghanistan would save $1 trillion over 10 years. >> reporter: bocker suggests keeping 10,000 troops overseas to train -- boxer suggests keeping 10,000 troops overseas to train coalition forces, protect personnel and run counterterrorism operations. >> i am not suggesting we walk away from afghanistan tomorrow. rather what i am recommending is a very different mission. >> reporter: conservative members of congress warn aga
ktvu's david stevenson tells us what she is saying about our troops in afghanistan and when they should be brought home. >> reporter: senator barbara boxer today told a san francisco audience the 10-year- old war in afghanistan has killed more than 1,600 u.s. troops and wounded thousands of others. >> this is the longest war in history. it's time to bring it to an end. >> reporter: boxer said intelligence reports estimate as few as 50 al-qaeda members remain in afghanistan and...
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is apologizing for a nata air strike in afghanistan that killed civilians. the air strike was launched on a compound where insurgents took cover after killing a u.s. marine but the compound had civilians inside as well. the u.s. says nine civilians died in the air strike, afghan officials say as many as well children and two women were killed. the afghan president condemned the air strike and said he has issued his last warning to the u.s. and nato on civilian casualties. >>> 5 italian soldiers have been hurt in a suicide bomb attack outside their military compound in afghanistan. at least four people were killed when the bomber blew up an explosives packed car this morning in the western part of the country. it is one of 7 areas scheduled to be handed over from nato to afghan control in july. >>> a new poll shows the nuclear crisis brought on by the march earthquake and tsunami in japan has made people there lose faith in their government. 81% of people surveyed say they do not trust government information about the nuclear crisis. nearly 85% say they utili
is apologizing for a nata air strike in afghanistan that killed civilians. the air strike was launched on a compound where insurgents took cover after killing a u.s. marine but the compound had civilians inside as well. the u.s. says nine civilians died in the air strike, afghan officials say as many as well children and two women were killed. the afghan president condemned the air strike and said he has issued his last warning to the u.s. and nato on civilian casualties. >>> 5 italian...
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defense secretary made a farewell tour of afghanistan. robert gates warned the u.s. must finish what it began. >> nobody wants to give up the gains that have been won at such a hard cost and nobody wants to give our allies the excuse to run for the exits. >> secretary gates wrapped up his final visit to afghanistan before he retireds at the end of the month. secretary gates says the pentagon must move slowly as it begins to bring the troops home. not yet unveiled a timetable. some in congress say it's time to end u.s. involvement in afghanistan now. >> it's not working. 10 years, the longest war in america's history. >> defense secretary gates cautioned it's too soon to bring all the troops home. coalition forces and afghan troops are beginning to get the upper hand against insurgents. there are 100 thousand troops in afghanistan, including 30,000 president obama sent there as part of his 2009 troop surge. >>> gas prices falling faster than the rest of the country. that is good news for drivers in the bay area. prices this california fell about 30-cents a gallon over
defense secretary made a farewell tour of afghanistan. robert gates warned the u.s. must finish what it began. >> nobody wants to give up the gains that have been won at such a hard cost and nobody wants to give our allies the excuse to run for the exits. >> secretary gates wrapped up his final visit to afghanistan before he retireds at the end of the month. secretary gates says the pentagon must move slowly as it begins to bring the troops home. not yet unveiled a timetable. some...
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he recently serveed as special envoy to pakistan and afghanistan. he died in december following surgery for a torn aore tray >>> a 13-year-old austinian boy who died in raging floodwaters there is being hailed as a hero. jordan rice was with his brother and mother with water up to the car's tires when the engine stopped running. the three got on to the roof. the floodwaters quickly rose. a bystander tied a rope around himself and went to rescue them. when he reached the family, jordan said to save the brother first. jordan and the mother were swept away >> i kept telling the boy it would be all right. i'm sorry for himself and his family and that we couldn't save them all >> jordan's father said his son couldn't swell and was terrifyied of water. at least 5 people have -- 25 people have been killed >>> california is more at rex for a catastrophic storm than any other part of america. atmosphereic storms dragged moisture across the ocean and point them at california for several days. we had a small safety of that in december. hundreds of emergency pl
he recently serveed as special envoy to pakistan and afghanistan. he died in december following surgery for a torn aore tray >>> a 13-year-old austinian boy who died in raging floodwaters there is being hailed as a hero. jordan rice was with his brother and mother with water up to the car's tires when the engine stopped running. the three got on to the roof. the floodwaters quickly rose. a bystander tied a rope around himself and went to rescue them. when he reached the family, jordan...
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soldiers killed in iraq and afghanistan. they started to put up the crosses in 2006. yesterday, heaton said that miss clark had been fighting limo fau for more than a year. she died sunday at her home's -- at her son's home in santa rosa. a memorial service is planned for next week. >>> police investigating a string of home burglaries in belmont think they may have cracked the case. they searched a home in newark matching some of the items stolen in the case. the detectives were led to the home on saint palm drive after seeing various items on ebay that appear to be from the belmont burglaryies. one arrest was made but police think there could be more. >>> a san francisco resident says she faces $2,000 in fines for cutting down a problematic tree. linda vota says she contacted the public works department asking for advice about the tree because the routes -- roots were cracking the sidewalk. nothing was done until the routes invaded the sewer system and then city workers came over and -- came over and chopped the tree down. a short time later, she said she received a
soldiers killed in iraq and afghanistan. they started to put up the crosses in 2006. yesterday, heaton said that miss clark had been fighting limo fau for more than a year. she died sunday at her home's -- at her son's home in santa rosa. a memorial service is planned for next week. >>> police investigating a string of home burglaries in belmont think they may have cracked the case. they searched a home in newark matching some of the items stolen in the case. the detectives were led to...
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he was in afghanistan just 16 days after the attacks. returned to the u.s. and buried in virginia leaving behind a wife and 3 young children. >> all of us have the skills and should have the desire to serve our country by being good. and mike was certainly one of those. >> reporter: his life and death inspired the cia officer's memorial foundation. the money raised helps pay for the education of children and in some cases the widows. >> this is our way of reaching out to their families. >> reporter: since his death in 2001, 23 stars have been added to the wall honoring those lost. >> about a quarter of the stars on that wall have been added since 9/11. and that has of course left many young children without a cia parent. >> reporter: for more information go to cia memorial foundation.org. fox news. >> now to the race for the white house. newt gingrich met with supporters in florida today and answered a question about one of his opponents. >> [inaudible]. >> i eat too much pizza. >> the former house speaker and his wife were at a book signing this morning. th
he was in afghanistan just 16 days after the attacks. returned to the u.s. and buried in virginia leaving behind a wife and 3 young children. >> all of us have the skills and should have the desire to serve our country by being good. and mike was certainly one of those. >> reporter: his life and death inspired the cia officer's memorial foundation. the money raised helps pay for the education of children and in some cases the widows. >> this is our way of reaching out to their...
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some were taken when the navy brought osama bin laden's body back to afghanistan. they are described as graphic and bloody. another was taken at the compound and were of him and his brothers and son. for now the white house is keeping the photos under wraps. they are still trying to decide whether to release any of them. >> it's fair to say that it's a gruesome photograph. it is certainly possible that, and this is an issue that we are taking into consideration is that it could be inflammatory. >> hoaxes related with osama bin laden's death is making their way around the internet. there's a photo that says it's a photo of osama bin laden dead, but it has been photo shopped from another photo. >>> and growing calls of proof of osama bin laden's death. >> reporter: we're live at the gorilla cafe where a search of death of osama bin laden brings dozens of conspiracy theories. >> they may have thrown a ham sandwich in the arabian sea. >> reporter: two young people that are not believing. >> if they blew up his building any way, why would he have a bullet in his head. >
some were taken when the navy brought osama bin laden's body back to afghanistan. they are described as graphic and bloody. another was taken at the compound and were of him and his brothers and son. for now the white house is keeping the photos under wraps. they are still trying to decide whether to release any of them. >> it's fair to say that it's a gruesome photograph. it is certainly possible that, and this is an issue that we are taking into consideration is that it could be...
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he's been in afghanistan since august. he leaves behind a pregnant wife and 2-year-old son. >>> a coast guard officer is facing a court-martial. he was at the helm of the coast guard ship that crashed into a boat in san diego dilling the 8- year-old boy back in 2009. prosecutors say raw motion was driving the boat too fast during a christmas parade. >>> prosecutors dropped the murder charge against a woman arrested in connection with the shooting death of a san francisco jewelry store own he. the woman was arrested last week after his body was found at his north bay business tuesday night. prosecutors are not saying why they dropped the charge -- dropped the charge but they say the case is still being investigated. >>> the color of the jacket is now play -- is now playing a part of a corruption investigation into police officers. david stevenson has been on this story right from the beginning and has been there since this latest -- latest videotape was released. >> reporter: the man coordinating the legal department under
he's been in afghanistan since august. he leaves behind a pregnant wife and 2-year-old son. >>> a coast guard officer is facing a court-martial. he was at the helm of the coast guard ship that crashed into a boat in san diego dilling the 8- year-old boy back in 2009. prosecutors say raw motion was driving the boat too fast during a christmas parade. >>> prosecutors dropped the murder charge against a woman arrested in connection with the shooting death of a san francisco...
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he was he was serving in a dangerous region of afghanistan. >> it's a tough job but it's a rewarding job. we did a good job. last good men >> reporter: 17 marines were killed during this deployment. dozens of others were injured. sgltsdz i remember him -- >> i remember him calls me app he was distraught >> reporter: he said each hug and handshake helps. >> it means a lot. write inging a letter does mean a lot. i'm glad to be home. go 4ers. -- glo go 49ers >> he came and said he was most looking guard to getting out of -- forward to getting out of uniform, catching up with family and eating. reporting live, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> a few -- thanksgiving came a few days early for shoulders in iraq. they enjoyed a male today. the -- meal today. the meal is earlier than usual because the camp is closing due to the planned troop with draw. it is bittersweet. >> it was great to be going -- it is great to be going back home to my family. it's my fourth year i've spent here. part of me is here and my main home is with my family. >> on the money you today -- money -- menu today, desserts. >>>
he was he was serving in a dangerous region of afghanistan. >> it's a tough job but it's a rewarding job. we did a good job. last good men >> reporter: 17 marines were killed during this deployment. dozens of others were injured. sgltsdz i remember him -- >> i remember him calls me app he was distraught >> reporter: he said each hug and handshake helps. >> it means a lot. write inging a letter does mean a lot. i'm glad to be home. go 4ers. -- glo go 49ers >>...
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policy in afghanistan. reporting live if washington, d.c., allison burns, ktvu channel 2 news. >> all right. thank you. >>> in the past 10 years, 1,78 american -- 1,782 americans have died. the death toll for militants is estimated at more than 10,000. >>> the former libyan leader, moammar gadhafi, has released a new audio message. in the message, he calls on the libyans to take to the streets in protest against the country's new leaders. the message is a first from gadhafi in more than two weeks. the audio recording was broadcast on tv. now, his whereabouts are still unknown. >>> happening now, a group of protesters remain camped. they are part of the occupied sf movement. we took these pictures an hour ago. about 15 protesters built tents. the city attorneys said that demonstrators, they are free to exercise their first amendment rights, however, illegal to camp outside overnight. >>> and a nationwide movement against the economic equality, it has caught the attention of president obama. and the sit-ins a
policy in afghanistan. reporting live if washington, d.c., allison burns, ktvu channel 2 news. >> all right. thank you. >>> in the past 10 years, 1,78 american -- 1,782 americans have died. the death toll for militants is estimated at more than 10,000. >>> the former libyan leader, moammar gadhafi, has released a new audio message. in the message, he calls on the libyans to take to the streets in protest against the country's new leaders. the message is a first from...
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was not -- the was in afghanistan was not the only thing -- the war in afghanistan was not the only thing on people's mind. coming up, more on the questioning about the economy and what the senate is doing. >>> a therapist was beaten by a patient in an attack. the patient was arrested but found incompetent to stand trial. the hospital was fined more than $100,000 for a deadly attack on another employee last october. >>> federal authorities continue to question a marine corps reservist at the center of a strange bomb scare at the pentagon. 23-year-old yonathan melaku was arrested by police. he was found in arlington cemetery where he ran from the pentagon. >> the united states park police thought appropriate to look for the vehicle that this person may have been operating. it was located by the arlington police department, located near the pentagon >> reporter: the bomb squad did not find any explosives. the fbi also searched melaku's home. one law enforcement source reportedly said that melaku may have some mental issues. >>> an update now to a story we have been following for you s
was not -- the was in afghanistan was not the only thing -- the war in afghanistan was not the only thing on people's mind. coming up, more on the questioning about the economy and what the senate is doing. >>> a therapist was beaten by a patient in an attack. the patient was arrested but found incompetent to stand trial. the hospital was fined more than $100,000 for a deadly attack on another employee last october. >>> federal authorities continue to question a marine corps...
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how he will be identified after that injury in afghanistan. f hey! you want that? you want a warm, super-delicious strawberry toaster strudel yeah but now i have nothing to eat sure you do. hey! you can have the pop tart! pillsbury toaster strudel. the one kids want to eat and these are the ones you'll love as dinner. grands! mini pizzas. grands! biscuit dough. plus 3 ingredients make an easy dinner everyone loves. grands! mini pizzas... from pillsbury. . >>> there is rain up in the sierra valley and also in southern california. >> time now ever 24:00 -- 5:24 vexing into the death of -- investigations into the death of a man it appears he died of natural causes. his tent was found saturday afternoon. he was reported missing thursday afternoon after he didn't come back after a backpacking trip. his death is the 7th this year. >>> a warm welcome back for aaron heart. we were at the oakland airport as heart who was from livermore came home to his wife and met his little baby girl for the first time. after a week he will be traveling for 15 days and it comes after he w
how he will be identified after that injury in afghanistan. f hey! you want that? you want a warm, super-delicious strawberry toaster strudel yeah but now i have nothing to eat sure you do. hey! you can have the pop tart! pillsbury toaster strudel. the one kids want to eat and these are the ones you'll love as dinner. grands! mini pizzas. grands! biscuit dough. plus 3 ingredients make an easy dinner everyone loves. grands! mini pizzas... from pillsbury. . >>> there is rain up in the...
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. >>> there are new calls for permanent bases in afghanistan. republican senate lindsey graham says he believes such bases would ensuring afghanistan never falls back into the hands of terrorists. in 2005 the department of defense began studying the possibility of setting up permanent bases in afghanistan. >>> in neighboring pakistan, teenagers and young men who once fought with the taliban are now enrolled in a program. as domknick di-natale reports they hope to reintegrate the teens. >> reporter: the taliban took the modern education system before it was ousted in 2009. children like this who was still 8 still suffer nutria mayors. >> taliban blew up my school. i'm scared they might come back. >> he and his classmates escaped. 2,000 other children were orphaned by the offensive. now captured the military is trying to deradicallization them. we were given clusive access to the mountain facility holding the most severe cases. we weren't allowed to talk to them or reveal their identities. many of them were sexually and physically abused when they
. >>> there are new calls for permanent bases in afghanistan. republican senate lindsey graham says he believes such bases would ensuring afghanistan never falls back into the hands of terrorists. in 2005 the department of defense began studying the possibility of setting up permanent bases in afghanistan. >>> in neighboring pakistan, teenagers and young men who once fought with the taliban are now enrolled in a program. as domknick di-natale reports they hope to reintegrate...
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some of the remains of service members killed in afghanistan have been lost. an 18-month investigation accuses of -- accuses of base mortuary of gross miss management. that's where the remains of fallen soldiers are flown back. >> the report claims three senior officials knew they lost body parts of dead service members but did nothing to correct the sloppy practices. they were disciplined but not fired. >>> 8:15. well, in washington, d.c., republicans on the supercommittee are changing their strategy to break the impasse over hue to -- over how to cut the federal deficit. democrats are extremely skeptical, it's reported. >> reporter: until now, republicans on the deficit- cutting bipartisan supercommittee have rejectedny notion of raising taxes to reduce the deficit. now they are offering some congestions -- concessions new idea. they are successing individual tax deductions for charities and personal tax returns. they are proposing an increase in the medicare eligibility age from 65 to 67. the supercommittee has two weeks exactly to reach a cool or big feder
some of the remains of service members killed in afghanistan have been lost. an 18-month investigation accuses of -- accuses of base mortuary of gross miss management. that's where the remains of fallen soldiers are flown back. >> the report claims three senior officials knew they lost body parts of dead service members but did nothing to correct the sloppy practices. they were disciplined but not fired. >>> 8:15. well, in washington, d.c., republicans on the supercommittee are...